Resolving PyrusiumSwitcher: Requiring elevated permissions (UAC)

Michael Barrow -

Problem

In some cases when starting the Pyrusium Switcher the user is required to enter an Administrator username and password to elevate the permissions.

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This is due to the logged on user not having the permission to execute certain executable files that require modification of files within a directory.

Solution

To resolve this issue complete the following:

  • Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Blackpear Software
  • Give Domain Users Modify Permissions to the Pyrusium directory that is shown within the BlackPear Software directory.
  • Now enter the Pyrusium directory, create a new text file and open the new file.
  • With the text file paste the following into the file:-
    cmd /min /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER && start "" C:\Progra~2\BlackP~1\Pyrusium\Pyrusi~1.exe" and save.
  • Rename the text file to NonAdminPyrusiumSwitcher.bat (You maybe required to show File extensions within Folder options).
  • Once done, test the file is working by simply executing the batch file. You should see that the Pyrusium Switcher now starts without prompting for Administrator credentials.

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Now that the batch file has been tested you can create a shortcut on the desktop and change the Icon so that it appears to be the Pyrusium Switcher. To complete this:-

  • Right click on the newly created NonAdminPyrusiumSwitcher.bat, goto Send To -> Desktop (Create Shortcut)
  • Now on your desktop Locate the NonAdminPyrusiumSwitcher - Shortcut and Right click on the file and goto Properties.
  • On the Properties window goto the Shortcut tab and click Change Icon, Upon doing so the following warning will be displayed. Simply click OK
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  • On the Change Icon window click Browse and browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Blackpear Software\Pyrusium
  • Select the Pyrusium.exe from the list of files and click Open
  • You should now see that the Pyrusium Icon is shown in the change Icon window, Click OK
  • Once done, goto the General Tab on the Properties window.
  • At the top of the General tab you can now change the name of the shortcut. Change this to be Pyrusium Switcher and Click OK.
  • You should now see that the icon has changed and is labeled as Pyrusium Switcher.
  • Test to ensure all is working.
  • To save confusion, Remove the shortcut for the previous Pyrusium Switcher that requires Administrator elevation.

 

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